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Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi just got back to the States following six years in Iran, the last four of which she spent in prison under an allegation of spying—a charge she initially confessed to but later recanted. Saberi recounted her story on Thursday's edition of "All Things Considered" on NPR, one of the outlets for which she reported while in Iran. Advertisement Square, Site wide Previous item: Pentagon Denies That Prison Photos Depict Rape Next item: 20,000 Killed While No One Was Watching New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy.
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WASHINGTON -- Could it be serious -- a major American city makes water conservation the linchpin of its 21st-century planning, the ticket to a future that's both "green" and economically vibrant?
Answer: yes. And that grand old city is Philadelphia. A quarter-century past a wave of crippling industrial losses, Philadelphia is consciously making water conservation a centerpiece of its economic and environmental strategy -- its goal to be the country's "greenest" city.
Elements of the plan, first conceived in the city's Office of Watersheds, sound radically less ambitious. The focus is on stopping storm water from flooding drainage systems and sending untreated sewage and debris flowing into local rivers and streams. (Yearly, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates, more than 10 trillion gallons of untreated urban runoff flow into the nation's surface waters.)
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FRA proposes rule for passenger side door safety
Posted By rob On March 27, 2014 @ 9:15 am In Amtrak/Commuter News,News,Recent Updates | Comments Disabled
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to improve the integrity of passenger train exterior side door safety systems and promote passenger train safety overall through new safety standards relating to the safe operation and use of passenger train exterior side doors.
This proposed rule is based on recommended language developed by the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee's (RSAC) General Passenger Safety Task Force and includes new requirements for both powered and manual exterior side doors and door safety systems on passenger trains.
Proposed operating rules for train crews relating to exterior side doors and their safety systems on passenger trains as well as new definitions are also included in this NPRM. In addition, the rule proposes to incorporate American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) "Standard for Powered Exterior Side Door System Design for New Passenger Cars," which contains a set of minimum standards for powered exterior side door systems and door system functioning on new rail passenger cars and locomotives used in passenger service.
Other proposed requirements include, but are not limited to: Equipping new passenger cars with powered side doors with an obstruction detection system and a door by-pass feature; connecting new passenger cars with either manual or powered exterior side doors to a door summary circuit to prohibit the train from developing tractive power if any of the exterior side doors are open; safety briefing for train crews to identify crewmember responsibilities as they relate to the safe operation of the exterior side doors; operating passenger trains with their exterior side doors trap doors closed when in motion between stations, except in limited circumstances or if prior approval has been received from FRA; and railroads developing operating rules on how to safely override a door summary circuit or a no-motion system, or both, as well as how to safely operate the exterior side doors of a passenger train with incompatible exterior side door safety systems.
Through this rulemaking, FRA intends to limit the number and severity of injuries associated with the use and operation of passenger train exterior side doors and increase the overall level of safety for passengers and train crewmembers.
FRA analyzed the economic impacts of this proposed rule against a "no action" baseline that reflects what would happen in the absence of this proposed rule. The proposed operating rules and adopted APTA standard for new equipment are expected to prevent about 19 injuries and 0.20 fatalities per year in the future on average, based on similar incidents in the past. The estimated benefits from these prevented casualties over a 20-year period total $81.9 million undiscounted; these estimated benefits have a present value calculated using a 7 percent discount rate of $42.4 million, and a present value calculated using a 3 percent discount rate of $60.3 million.
Given that some procedural and equipment errors may still occur in the future, the analysis assumes a 50 percent effectiveness rate in preventing these types of injuries and fatalities. In addition, there may be other benefits from the proposed rule, such as fewer passenger claims for personal property damage, maintaining passenger goodwill and trust (by reducing these low-frequency but typically highly-publicized incidents), and by lowering future maintenance costs (through encouraging the replacement of older equipment with new passenger cars equipped with more reliable door safety systems).
FRA also quantified the incremental burden of the proposed rule upon commuter and intercity passenger railroads. The primary contributor to the estimated costs is the train crew's task of verifying that the door by-pass devices on the train are sealed in the normal non-by-pass mode, a requirement in the proposed operating rules. The door by-pass devices are used to override door safety systems in certain circumstances, for example, allowing a train to develop tractive power and complete its route.
The second greatest cost factor is the estimated cost to implement some of the proposed door safety features on new passenger cars and locomotives used in passenger service with either powered or manual doors. The estimated costs over the 20-year period of analysis total $15 million undiscounted, with a present value calculated using a seven percent discount rate of about $8 million, and a present value calculated using a three percent discount rate of about $11.2 million. The proposed rule incurs relatively small costs because most of the initial burdens are expected from changes to railroad operating rules.
The design standards for door safety systems apply to new passenger cars and locomotives used in passenger service where they can be installed cost-effectively.
These costs and benefits result in net positive benefits over 20 years of about $67 million.
To read the complete rule proposal, click here.
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Man, 48, leaves note with 'sexual overtones' at bus stop for middle school girls
Police are looking into why a 48-year-old homeless man left a note for two girls at a school bus stop in north Wichita on Wednesday morning.
The man, who was staying in a tent city in Grove Park just off Hillside near 29th Street North, was arrested on an unrelated warrant, Lt. Doug Nolte said.
"He had written a note to them," Nolte said of the man's interest in the 11- and 12-year-old girls, who attend Hamilton Middle School. "It was waiting at the bus stop."
The girls found the note at the bus stop at 27th and Lorraine on Wednesday and notified school staff. The school then called police. Nolte would not divulge the note's contents, but he did say the case had "sexual overtones" to it.
The girls, who are friends, have taken food to the man in the past, USD 259 spokeswoman Susan Arensman said.
Officers canvassed the area and found a tent city in a line of trees in Grove Park, he said.
They found a man who admitted he was looking for two girls. He had photos of young girls cut from magazines as well as children's toys.
Nolte called them items that police "were concerned about."
The Exploited and Missing Child Unit has been called into the case.
"Obviously, there's a concern any time we have an adult that is trying to make contact with young children," Nolte said. "We need people to be aware of the potential that there are predators out there.
"What this man's intent was, we don't know."
Grove Park is a known camp site for homeless men who can't get into the Union Rescue Mission nearby, Nolte said.
"Every once in a while, we have to go in there and remove tent cities," he said. "It's illegal to camp in the city unless it's posted and you have permission."
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If you are looking for motivation to start swimming again, or even just learn, the newly-opened Speedo store might just give you that little push you need.
The store, located in Whitefield's Phoenix Market City, hosts a neat collection of swimwear for all occasions. This means, as the reporter is told, there are four different categories of swimwear: competitive, swim fitness, health and wellness and play and fun.
Swimwear in the first category is designed to help cut through water much better, the googles are designed so that they don't slip mid-dive and keep the water out without hurting the eyes.
The second category, meant for regular swimmers, also boasts of chlorine resistant endurance and high durability.
The swimsuits in these categories come mostly in sleek blacks, maybe blues or purples. The swimsuits for women come in classic lightweight shapes with contours, as is told, are designed to suit their curves.
For men, the range of swimsuits extends to briefs, shorts and jammers.
The range becomes more colourful in the health and fitness and play category. Here Speedo brings in T-shirts, shorts (only for men, as of now), flip flops and water socks.
The water socks are meant for those who are concerned about pool hygiene.
What makes it interesting is that the shorts come in an "Aqua Pack" where they fit into their own pocket and can be carried as a pouch. Then there are the quick-dry shorts which dry when dusted about four times. These shorts come in bright aqua colours, reds and yellows. These can be paired with the flip flops that are designed to let water and sand seep out.
The store also has some hand snorkelling equipment for holiday-goers, smimming aids like arm bands and junior boards for kids, swim caps, nose and ear clips, even powered Goggles (up to minus six).
Swimsuits for men begin at around Rs 600 and go up to Rs 1,899, swimwear for women is available at a price range of Rs 999 upto 2,399 and goggles are available between Rs 499 and Rs 1,699.
Speedo is located at Phoenix Market City, Whitefield Road, Singayyanapalya, Mahadevapura.
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The Saturn Symbol Meaning
The Saturn symbol is composed of two design elements. The top cross, which is symbolic of the culmination of matter as well as the function of a intense focus. The second component of the Saturn icon is a crescent an element which it signifies receptivity.
This lower "crescent" portion of the Saturn symbol is also reminiscent of a scythe or sickle. These are of particular interest because the symbolism of the planet Saturn (and the agricultural Roman god Saturn) often addresses themes of death. Note that in the archetype of death, this personification carries the sickle to acknowledge the opportune moment of harvesting current life.
This theme of harvesting joins with the Saturn symbol meaning of recycling old to new. Underlying mythological themes further reveal the god Saturn dethroned his father, Uranus. This dethroning symbolizes the changing of an old regime (death) to a new one (rebirth), and this ties in with Saturn's symbolism.
In Chinese symbolism, the Saturn symbol embodies the concept of rulership, imperial control in regulation.
In animal symbolism, Saturn historically governs snakes, mice, foxes, dragons, and nocturnal birds of prey such as the owl. It is interesting to note that the owl is commonly misunderstood as a symbol of death. This fallacy might have originated from its ancient association with Saturn.
In symbolic alchemy, the Saturn symbol doubles as a symbol for lead. Philosophical alchemy explains lead is a component of transformation brought about from hardening, strengthening and staunch willpower.
In astrology, Saturn rules the sign of Capricorn. This sign, as its ruling planet, moves through life with slower, methodical, purposeful structure.
In symbolic astrology, Jupiter is the expansive, gregarious planet whereas Saturn is the limiting, restrictive planet. These two planets also symbolize a replacement of old to new patterns as Jupiter overthrew Saturn in the ongoing saga of power in ancient myth. Herein lies symbolism of "old father" and "new father" as well as old ways and methods replaced by newer methods.
General symbolic meaning of Saturn include...
The Saturn symbol, planet and myth, might mislead the student into a negative impression, but it shouldn't. Saturn represents a facilitating energy. Without its presence, nothing in the world could get accomplished.
We can dream of a house, but it won't be built without Saturn's influence (stability, structure, hard work). We can visualize a business, but the vision means nothing without Saturn's methodical planning, and authoritative counsel to staunchly lead the way to business success.
This is important to note. When you need perseverance, and rigid follow-through, Saturn is the energy to invoke.
You can incorporate the Saturn symbol into your devotions and meditations to bring about intense focus to facilitate in matters requiring long-term vigilance. Focus on the Saturn symbol also promotes fluid transitions even if it means moving through change with detached interest (rather than taking things personally and adding drama to the situation).
Certain stones like jet, obsidian and onyx resonate with Saturn energy. Carry these with you when you need Saturn's unwavering, dogged determination in your corner. These stones will ground you and keep you stabilized (also very protective and enhances confidence).
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Dragon turtle
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A dragon turtle (龙龟, Lóngguī) is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the body of a turtle with a dragonlike head. It is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui, symbolizing courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, success, and support. Decorative carvings or statuettes of the creature are traditionally placed facing the window.
Mapmakers sometimes drew dragon turtles along with other fantastical creatures in unexplored areas.
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- Chinese mythology in popular culture
- Black Tortoise
- Bowser (character)
- Dragon turtle (Dungeons & Dragons)


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Paula Deen Porcelain 15 Piece Cookware Set
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Color: Yellow | Number of Items Included: 15 |
Pieces Included: 1 Quart and 2 Quart Cove Saucepans; 6 Quart Cove Stockpot; 2.75 Quart Cove Saute; 8" and 10" Open Skillets; 5 Piece Melamine Measuring Spoons | Non-Stick Surface: Yes |
Construction: Solid | Oven Safe: Yes |
Microwave Safe: No | Dishwasher Safe: No |
Maximum Temperature: 350 Fahrenheit | Stove Safe: Yes |
Handles: Yes
| Outdoor Use: Yes |
Commercial Use: Yes | Country of Manufacture: Thailand |
Material (Red Speckle, Pear Speckle, Oatmeal Speckle, Butter Speckle, Blueberry Speckle, Aqua Speckle Color): Aluminum |
Assembly Required: No | Additional Parts Required: No |
Product Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty |
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The Paula Deen kitchenware collection truly reflects her iconic southern style, which blends an appreciation for quality craftsmanship with classic styling that's enlivened by a dash of nostalgia. The entire cookware collection embodies Paula Deen's exceptionally friendly, warm and welcoming personality. Whether it's the copper-bottom stainless steel or the speckled porcelain nonstick saute pan, this collection beckons everyone back into the kitchen for some good times cooking and sharing laughter at the table.Paula Deen Porcelain 15 Piece Cookware Set
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Great set kathleen from strasburg, CO – Verified Buyer I love all things Paula Dean. That said I needed a new set of pots and pans when I saw these I had to buy them. I love all the different sizes the saucepans are deep you get 3 skillet sizes, Don't be fooled though the 15 pcs set includes measuring spoons so they count as one of the pieces. The lids are great glass with a cooper knob, I like glass lids since you can keep an eye on what you are cooking and if you need to add more water to a dish. They are very easy to clean, I have had them a few months and they still look brand new. I have a few rules about non stick pans that help them last never use metal utensils in them only wooden, rubber or hard plastic. Never put the pots or pans in the dishwasher just the lids. Just wash off with soap and water and if you get something sticky on the bottom from your burner, just use some comet and it cleans up very quickly. The only negative I have is the bottom of the pots are thin and so things come to a boil much faster, I really thought this was a huge negative but after using them for awhile I have adjusted my cooking temperature a bit and find I like the fact things boil quicker. I mean less time waiting right? |
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Okay, FOCUS, Kerrie. I have to focus JUST on the SeaLife Aquarium for you today. Get ready for lots of pictures (no flash allowed, so they aren't all fabulous, but you'll get the idea).
We went on a field trip with other homeschoolers on a Monday and were supposed to get in at 11:00. I had Googled the place before we went so I could get a little map and find out what to expect. Tickets are normally $19/adults and $15/kids if you just walk in the door, cheaper with a pass (only like $200 for a family of four ... holy crap!). With our homeschool group we paid less than $7 per person. I got me and my peeps in for $38.50 to be exact.
I would suggest buying the pass when the frenzy dies down, though, and perhaps don't go near the place in the summer when all the kids are out of school because this place was CRAWLING with people on a Monday, and school was in, folks. It was field trip craziness and kids just kept coming out the door. We waited in line for an hour before we got in! No small feat with a bunch of little kids, you know! But I travel prepared with all-natural Aldi fruit snacks (not because we eat well but so I can hand them out to other moms who might need something to make their kids happy) and juice pouches. And Valium. Just kidding!
The first thing you see when you get in the building (after the fish tank with blowfish in it) is ... YOURSELF! You have to keep waiting in line so you can watch people get their photo taken and then get yours taken. The kids are just dying to get in and you have to take a freaking picture! I took the ticket but probably lost it. You can view and buy photos online if you want them.
And now our tour begins ... I'm sure I didn't capture the full effect of coolness of the place, but EXCUSE ME, I was trying to keep 5 people in my sight in a dark place!!!! After that, going on The Amazing Race would be no problem!
Can you spot my extra kid?! |
TIP: Take socks if you go, even in the dead of summer when your kids are wearing flip-flops. My kids did not get to play on the indoor play equipment because a bouncer (no joke!) was booting kids with no socks. It was a sad time, but it taught me a lesson for sure. The promise of Fritz's for lunch and a visit to the gift shop to drop a bunch of money got my kids outta the play area fast, though :-) (bribery/reward is my parenting style; don't judge).
Tip for SeaLife folks: You need to hand parents a cocktail as they leave the place.
It took us about an hour to get through the place, but if it wasn't crowded we could have easily doubled that time learning and watching.
The kids said it was the best day of their lives except for Daddy not being with us. It was the best day of my life because I got to hang with my kids AND a woman asked what's my secret because my kids are so friendly and happy and well-behaved!!! I was like, "Um, they aren't like this all the time!"
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Dr Geoff Raby, Former Australian Ambassador to China, joins China Speakers Agency, joins China Speakers Agency, the international speakers bureau with a China focus.
Online PR News – 08-September-2012 – Causeway Bay – Hong Kong, September 07, 2012 -- Dr Geoff Raby, Former Australian Ambassador to China, joins China Speakers Agency, joins China Speakers Agency, the international speakers bureau with a China focus.
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Dr Geoff Raby is Chairman and CEO of Geoff Raby & Associates, a Beijing-based business advisory firm. In addition to his roles at Geoff Raby & Associates, Dr Raby is Executive Director of Riverstone Advisory, as well as an Independent non-Executive Director on the boards of Fortescue Mining Group, OceanaGold, and SmartTrans. He is also Co-Chair of Corrs Chambers Westgarth's China Business Group, Senior Advisor to Kreab Gavin Anderson and the President of QIC's China Business.
Dr Raby has recently been appointed as a Vice Chancellor's Professorial Fellow at Monash University, a member of the Advance Global Advisory Board, and to the International Education Advisory Council by the Minister of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Dr Raby was the Australian Ambassador to China from February 2007 to August 2011 and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) from November 2002 to November 2006. He has held a number of senior positions in DFAT, including First Assistant Secretary, International Organisations and Legal Division (2001-2002), Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation, Geneva (1998-2001) and First Assistant Secretary, Trade Negotiations Division (1995-1998). He was Australia's APEC Ambassador from November 2002 to December 2004.
Between 1993 and 1995, Dr Raby was head of the Trade Policy Issues Division of the OECD, Paris.
In 1991, Dr Raby established in DFAT the Northeast Asia Analytical Unit which subsequently became the East Asia Analytical Unit. He was head of the Unit from 1991 to 1993.
Between 1986 and 1991 he served in Beijing twice as head of the Embassy's Economic Section. He has also held positions as trade policy adviser to the Minister for Trade (1993) and in the Office of National Assessments (1984 to 1986).
Dr Raby was born in Melbourne, Australia, in September 1953. Before joining the Commonwealth Public Service, he was senior tutor in economics at La Trobe University. He has BEc (Hons), MEc and PhD degrees from La Trobe.
In 2007 Dr Raby was a recipient of the La Trobe University Distinguished Alumni Award and in 2010 he was made a guest Professor of Nankai University, Tianjin PRC. Dr Raby is a Member of the Order of Bernard O'Higgins, Chile, for services to international trade, especially for promoting agricultural trade liberalisation.
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The need for information security awareness is continuous, in addition to being multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional. It is imperative to first digest that information security is a process, not a product. An information security awareness training program thus, needs to maintain the equilibrium between usability, productivity and security.
In this context, Central Bank of India (Central Bank), one of India's oldest banks, has been widely recognized in the industry for its security training and awareness programs. Central Bank has three training colleges at Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bhopal and seven other training centers. Recognizing that information technology (IT) is now an integral part of the bank's operations and not just a facilitator, the emphasis is much more on information security awareness around IT systems. With rapidly changing environmental variables, effective information security awareness training in banking is a continuous process and the challenges involved, are many.
Pinpointing challenges
Security achievable through policies at a hardware or software level is limited — the weakest link always being the human element. A tradeoff exists between security and user-friendliness. For example, while a 16-digit alpha-numeric password is extremely strong, it is also difficult to remember, which adversely affects usability.
The first challenge to disseminating security awareness training at a large bank like Central Bank
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Robust information security policies divided by role
Having a robust security policy is central to formulating an effective information security awareness program. It must be remembered that security controls mandated by the security policy should not compromise user productivity.
While the usual practice with information security awareness programs is to follow a baseline approach, awareness training at Central Bank is divided on the basis of need and role. Through segregation, awareness training can be optimally imparted where needed.
For instance, normal users don't need much instruction, whereas technical personnel require a more detailed approach. Similarly the requirements of a database administrator, an application programmer, and a network administrator are different. The challenge of security awareness training can therefore be expanded to how to evolve a particular policy, according to end user need.
Incentive programs and integrated training
Incentives can go a long way in enlisting interest and co-operation. Central Bank provides incentives to employees opting for professional certifications like CISSP and CISA. Since the fees for these courses are usually in dollars, they are prohibitively expensive for individuals.
By offering sponsorship benefits only after the exams are passed, a return on investment is ensured. Employees pursuing certifications from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) such as Certified Information Systems Banker (CeISB), which specializes in training information security auditors, are also included under the sponsorship scheme.
Across Central Bank's training centers, one class per course is exclusively on information security awareness. Additionally, quizzes on information security awareness are published in an in-house journal, for which a certificate is awarded.
Awareness campaigns emphasizing real-world scenarios
Central Bank also imparts security awareness training through site visits at remote branches, where presentations specifically addressing information security are conducted for employees. These presentations are constantly updated with information on the latest vulnerability and exploits in banking. Employees are encouraged to follow a clean desk policy as far as sensitive information is concerned. Inter-office memos are also sent regularly, to highlight the best practices, dos, and don'ts.
Stress is placed on correlating information security awareness with actual real-world instances and emphasis is placed on maintaining regulatory compliance, without compromising business efficiency. An endeavor should thus be made to impart security awareness training, keeping real world risks, and fraud scenarios in mind.
It is unreasonable to presume that security incidents can be prevented all together. It is important to realize that while security incidents will happen, the task is to reduce the surface of attack rather than aim for invulnerability.
About the author: S K Mishra is the assistant general manager and chief information security officer at Central Bank of India. He is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business, and visiting faculty at various institutes, including the Jamnalal Bajaj institute of management studies, Mumbai University. The views expressed in this article are the author's own and not those of the bank.
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This was first published in June 2011